All of our Personal Training staff are certified by various accredited National Organizations such as:
- The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- The Cooper Institute
- National Endurance Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
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Jill Monaco, MPT, NASM-PES, Licensed Physical Therapist
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Jill is a native New Yorker and a dedicated Yankee fan. She is also the General Manager at Expert Fitness Health Club. At Yale, she was a three year Varsity Softball player, and a second team All Ivy League selection. She has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1996, primarily in the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine. Her areas of expertise include: post rehab conditioning, sports and performance enhancement, and programming to achieve a change in body composition. Jill is also the Director of the Sport and Athletic Performance Academy at Expert Fitness Health Club.
Credentials:
- Expert Fitness Health Club, General Manager
- Bachelor of Arts, Yale University
- Former Division I Soccer and Softball Player at Yale University
- Master of Physical Therapy, Hahnemann University
- Licensed Physical Therapist: MA, NY, PA
- Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
Philosophy:
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt
mailto:jill@expertfitnesshc.com
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Barbara Vinciguerra, MS, NASM-PES, NESTA-FNC
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Barb is the owner of Expert Fitness Health Club. She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over twenty five years. Her career goals focus on helping people improve their health and well being. To that end, she develops unique programs, such as The Weight Management Academy, in which she shares her knowledge, and provides the necessary level of individualized attention for people to achieve success. Her post baccalaureate education is in the field of Sports Psychology. She was the Assistant Sports Psychology Consultant for the 1994 U.S. National Field Hockey Team, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Team. Barb has also worked with various professional and amateur athletes as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. She was a two sport athlete at Springfield College, where she was Co-Captain of the Nationally Ranked NCAA Division I Field Hockey Team and was also a member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team. Her senior year, she was named the Springfield College Female Athlete of the Year.
Credentials:
- Adjunct Professor Westfield State College
- Master of Science, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science, Springfield College
- Assistant Sport Psychology Consultant, 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Field Hockey Team
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, National Exercise Sports Trainers Association
- Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Philosophy:
"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
mailto:barbv@expertfitnesshc.com
George is a senior fitness specialist, with nine years experience working with the "Baby Boomer" population. A former United States Marine, he competes in Local 5 and 10K road races to maintain his "waist management."
Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science, Westfield State College
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management, ACE
- Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Philosophy:
Accentuate the Positive
Dina is our Fitness Coordinator. She is a native of Feeding Hills, MA, and has worked in the Fitness Industry for 18 years. She enjoys participating in, and instructing, all types of group exercise classes. Dina values the connection she makes while working with others. Among her strengths as an instructor is her ability to help one to look within, locate and harness the emotional and cognitive elements that are part of achieving an improvement in mind and body.
Credentials:
- Certified Personal Trainer, Holyoke Community College
- Certified Instructor in Yoga, Kickboxing, and Tai Chai, American Aerobic Association International
- Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
- Body Training Systems Certified Group Centergy Instructor
Philosophy:
Fitness is about balance. Doing what you enjoy achieves results.
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